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IKMT pelagic trawl (Isaacs-Kidd)

Paravane net for capturing macrozooplankton and micronekton at high towing speeds.
The IKMT (Isaacs-Kidd Midwater Trawl) was designed at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to capture larger and more mobile organisms than those caught by standard plankton nets. Its V-shaped, wing-like lower jaw (paravane) causes the gear to descend while keeping the mouth open at speeds up to 5 knots. The upper jaw is an aluminum bar. Filmar manufactures the IKMT in 4- or 5-sided versions, featuring a heavy-duty mesh body, an inserted finer-mesh net, and a plankton net codend. Ropes sewn along the edges reinforce the entire structure. Models have been delivered to research institutes in Canada and abroad.
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Features

Opening area 1 to 4.5 m²
Opening width 3 or 4.5 m depending on the model
Length 3:1 ratio with the opening
Towing speed Up to 5 knots
Mouth shape Inverted pentagon following the paravane (4 or 5 sided version)
Jaws Bottom: V-shaped metal depressor (paravane); top: aluminum bar
Net Heavy-duty mesh body with inserted fine mesh and a Nitex plankton-net codend
Reinforcement Ropes sewn on all edges
Four services according to your schedule: rush, priority, regular or economy, at different prices. The turnaround time varies by season; ask us for the possible delivery date for your project.
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Made in Quebec
Lifetime warranty on all our products, against manufacturing defects
Lifespan of 5 years or more

A well thought-out net, from start to finish

Uses

• Scientific expeditions and oceanographic monitoring programs
• Capture of large plankton and mesopelagic organisms
• Research institutes, ministries, and universities

Options

• Horizontal bar with depressors
• 5-sided version in Nitex
• Cod-end collecting bucket

Made in Saint-Fabien

Designed and sewn in our shop in Quebec, with the Filmar lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
IKMT (Isaacs-Kidd) pelagic trawl manufactured by Filmar
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5-star Google reviews

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Très bon suivi des commandes, bons conseils, belle souplesse pour l’ajustement aux engins de pêche demandés

Michel L.
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Partenaire de confiance depuis 8 ans ! Les Industries Filmar Inc. offre un service impeccable et des produits Nitex de très haute qualité. C’est toujours un plaisir de collaborer avec eux.

Jean-Carlos M.
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Nous achetons des filets de dérives et des filets maillants de l’équipe Filmar depuis plusieurs années et nous avons toujours un service rapide et des produits fait main de qualité! Merci

Yannick B.
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Une très belle expérience. Notre besoin était particulier et Francis à bien compris l’idée. Ses recommandations pour le type de filet et sa confection nous ont permis d’obtenir le résultats désiré. Merci à Filmar!

Luc B.
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J’ai été très bien servie par l’entreprise Les Industries Filmar. Ma commande de filets maillants était juste à sa réception à nos bureaux et ils l’ont réalisée plus vite que le délai demandé. Je recommande fortement cette compagnie! Merci aux Industries Filmar!

Nadine M.
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Partenaire de nos réussites, Filmar a toujours su répondre à nos besoins de fabrication de filets et de réparations sur nos engins de pêche scientifique. …

Charles T.
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Amazing service! We purchased a plankton net and closing mechanism from Filmar on behalf of the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. Francis and his team were very professional and helpful throughout the process, and all the items were very high quality.

University Programs
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High-quality products. We do have a few plankton nets from them and they don’t disappoint. The customer service is amazing with frequent updates and follow ups. Thanks!!

Delphine D.
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Extra large, custom plankton nets built for us in record time. Thank you to the Filmar team for a great job!

Bruce
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Top quality custom made plankton nets and equipment, delivered in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Filmar Inc for your ocean sampling needs.

Wade H.
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We order two plankton nets and they are high quality, well made and should serve us well in our sampling. Thank you

Shannon R.
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I have had excellent results with Filmar. Ordered my third net from them – accurate quote, timely manufacture and delivery. …

Veronika B.
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We’ve been using Filmar plankton nets for marine research across Canada over the last few years, and are extremely satisfied with the quality, durability, and customer service. Thanks!

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